The Chevrolet has made safety a top priority, and it shows: the 2017 Equinox has earned a coveted 5-star side crash rating from the NHTSA1.
Efficiency
If you're trying to pinch pennies, every mile per gallon toward better fuel economy counts, including the 3 between the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox2 and the 2017 Kia Sorento3 on the highway. After all, the average American drives more than 13,000 miles a year - here's to more driving, and less stopping for gas4. 2017 Chevrolet EquinoxFoo2017 Kia Sorento312epa estimated highway mpg283
Performance
Want more power and higher top speeds? Consider the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox2, boasting 11 more horses and 14 more horses per ton than the 2017 Kia Sorento5. If you're carrying considerable cargo, the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox's2 increased torque - 2722 lb.-ft. vs. 2606 lb.-ft. - can mean the difference between easy going and a sluggish ride. 2017 Chevrolet EquinoxFoo2017 Kia Sorento3012horsepower29051602horsepower per ton14652722torque2606
Usability
Who wouldn't want more miles between fill-ups? With a 68 miles higher estimated combined tank range, the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox2 will keep you on the road longer than the 2017 Kia Sorento3. Tired of hunching over the steering wheel, or scooting the driver's seat all the way back? No worries. The 2017 Chevrolet Equinox7 offers 2 more inches of combined front head and leg room than the 2017 Kia Sorento3, making the awkward hunch-back driving pose a thing of the past. The 2017 Chevrolet Equinox's2 lower ground clearance, 62 vs. 73, means a lower center of gravity and more stability. The 2017 Chevrolet Equinox's2 wider wheelbase can mean greater stability. How much more stability? A noteworthy 3 inches' worth. 2017 Chevrolet EquinoxFoo2017 Kia Sorento5002ESTIMATED COMBINED TANK RANGE4323407FRONT HEAD ROOM393408FRONT LEG ROOM39362GROUND CLEARANCE731122WHEELBASE1093
Pricing
The 2017 Chevrolet Equinox2 is priced at $2,300 less than the 2017 Kia Sorento3 - that's some pretty sizable savings. 2017 Chevrolet EquinoxFoo2017 Kia Sorento$23,1002MSRP$25,4003